TLV3501 High-Speed Comparator

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  "title": "TLV3501 High-Speed Comparator",
  "brief": "4.5 ns rail-to-rail high-speed comparator with push-pull output and shutdown.",
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    "manufacturer": "Texas Instruments",
    "package": "SOT-23-6",
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      }
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      "Type": "Single high-speed comparator",
      "Propagation delay": "4.5 ns typ",
      "Output": "Push-pull (rail-to-rail), no pull-up needed",
      "Inputs": "Rail-to-rail",
      "Supply voltage": "2.7 V to 5.5 V",
      "Shutdown": "Yes (SHDN pin)",
      "Operating temperature": "-40 C to 125 C"
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